Changle golden-line barb
📖 Overview
Changle golden-line barb (Sinocyclocheilus changlensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 39 - 40. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: absence of eye; pelvic-fin rays tip not reaching the anus when pelvic-fin rays are extended backward; forked horn-like structure at the dorsal posterior edge of the head; albinotic body without pigmentation; lateral line scales 42-46; posterior margin of operculum close to the base of pectoral-fin origin; distinct hump in the predorsal profile; rostral barbel not reaching the depression after eye degeneration; maxillary barbel not reaching the posterior margin of preoperculum; pharyngeal teeth pattern 1,3,4-3,3,1; vertebrae 4 + 35-36; and 11 outer rakers on the first gill arch .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Changle golden-line barb is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Changle golden-line barb is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Changle golden-line barb is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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